Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 vs Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 or the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013?

For trailering, the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 has the edge at 32 lbs dry weight versus 39 lbs for the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 is rated to a maximum of 320 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 tops out at 300 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 is Coast Guard rated for 1 passengers, while the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 is certified for 12. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 measures 102" wide, compared to 99" for the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 or the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013?

The Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 has the bigger tank at 51 gallons, versus 47 gallons on the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004. That 4-gallon difference translates to roughly 12–20 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 and Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 and the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 are built by Chaparral. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 vs Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013

Chaparral

Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004

2004

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Chaparral

Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013

2013

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 vs Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 against a deep vee Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 300 hp for the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 and 320 hp for the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 carries 51 gallons versus 47 gallons in the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeChaparral

Model210 SSi Sportsman

Model226 SSi WT

Model Year2004

Model Year2013

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.51

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches99

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 8 in. With Arch Tower: 7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m) With Arch Tower Folded: 6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters1.37

Bridge clearance - Meters2.41

Bridge clearance - Inches54

Bridge clearance - Inches95

Deadrise20℃

Deadrise20°

Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)

Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)

Draft [drive up] meters0.58

Draft [drive up] meters0.41

Draft [drive up] inches23

Draft [drive up] inches16

Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.86

Draft [max] - Inches34

Weight - Detail3,200 lbs. (1,452 kg)

Weight - Detail3,900 lbs. (1,769 kg)

Weight - kg1451.49

Weight - kg1769.01

Weight - lbs.32

Weight - lbs.39

Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. (6.71 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)

Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.20 m)

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Meters6.25

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Inches246

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Length - Feetnot available

Length - Feet22.5

Body / Hull

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull materialnot available

Hull materialFiberglass

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standard190 hp

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (178 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91

Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06

Fuel tank capacity - Gal47

Fuel tank capacity - Gal51

Engine max300 hp (224 kw)

Engine max320 hp (239 kW)

Fuel typenot available

Fuel typeGas

Drive typenot available

Drive typeI/O

Operational Info

Maximum people1

Maximum people12 / 1,650 lbs

Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 vs Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 — Common Questions

Which is easier to trailer — the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 or the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013?

For trailering, the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 has the edge at 32 lbs dry weight versus 39 lbs for the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 is rated to a maximum of 320 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 tops out at 300 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 is Coast Guard rated for 1 passengers, while the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 is certified for 12. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 measures 102" wide, compared to 99" for the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 or the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013?

The Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 has the bigger tank at 51 gallons, versus 47 gallons on the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004. That 4-gallon difference translates to roughly 12–20 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 and Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportsman 2004 and the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 are built by Chaparral. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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